Pokemon GO Muk raid guide: Weaknesses and best counters

Pokemon GO Muk — the mono Poison-type Pokemon — makes a slimy appearance in GO raids, challenging trainers to test their strategy. With its high Stamina and varied moveset, it can be a tough opponent if you’re unprepared. To ensure victory, understanding its weaknesses and counters is crucial.

In this guide, we’ll break down Muk’s stats, weaknesses, best counters, and shiny availability to help you emerge victorious.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the writer's opinions.

Pokemon GO Muk raid weaknesses

Muk type matchups (Image via Sportskeeda)

What is super-effective against Muk in Pokemon GO?

Muk is a mono Poison-type Pokemon, which gives it specific strengths and weaknesses:

Weaknesses: Psychic and Ground-type moves deal 160% damage to Muk, making them super effective choices.
Resistances: Muk takes reduced damage (63%) from Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Grass, and Poison-type attacks.

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Muk’s stat distribution and moveset in Pokemon GO

Muk’s stat distribution and moveset make it a bulky raid boss with decent offensive capabilities:

Combat Power (CP): 16,819
Attack: 190
Defense: 172
Stamina: 3,600 HP

Fast Attacks:

Lick
Poison Jab
Infestation

Charged Attacks:

Dark Pulse
Sludge Wave
Gunk Shot
Acid Spray
Thunder Punch

With a diverse moveset, Muk can deal significant damage if you don’t bring the right counters.

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Best counters to Pokemon GO Muk raids

Muk as seen in the anime (Image via The Pokemon Company)

To defeat Muk efficiently, focus on using top-tier Psychic and Ground-type Pokemon. Here are the best counters:

Best Psychic-type counters to Muk:

Shadow Mewtwo: Psycho Cut + Psystrike
Mega Alakazam: Confusion + Psychic
Mega/Shadow Gallade: Confusion + Psychic
Mega Latios: Zen Headbutt + Psychic
Mega Gardevoir: Confusion + Psychic
Hoopa (Unbound): Confusion + Psychic

Best Ground-type counters to Muk:

Primal/Shadow Groudon: Mud Shot + Precipice Blades
Mega/Shadow Garchomp: Mud Shot + Earth Power
Shadow Excadrill: Mud-Slap + Scorching Sands
Landorus Therian: Mud Shot + Sandsear Storm
Shadow Mamoswine: Mud-Slap + High Horsepower
Shadow Rhyperior: Mud-Slap + Earthquake

These Pokemon leverage Muk’s weaknesses effectively, ensuring a faster raid clear.

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Pokemon GO Muk raid catch CP and shiny availability

Muk and its shiny variant (Image via The Pokemon Company)

CP Range:

Normal Weather (Level 20): 1,501 CP - 1,575 CP (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)
Weather Boosted (Cloudy, Level 25): 1,876 CP - 1,969 CP (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)

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What are the 100% IV CPs from Pokemon GO Muk raids?

Non-weather boosted: 1,575 CP
Weather boosted: 1,969 CP

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Can Muk be shiny in Pokemon GO raids?

Pokemon GO Muk’s shiny form has been available since the Ultra Bonus Event 2018. Its shiny variant is easily recognizable, adding an extra incentive for trainers to participate in these raids.

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Pokemon GO Muk raids offer a rewarding challenge for trainers who focus on its weaknesses to Psychic and Ground-type moves. By deploying top-tier counters like Shadow Mewtwo or Primal Groudon — you can defeat Muk efficiently

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